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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.45, 507.30 and 313.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.45, 507.30 and 313.10 is: 431.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.45 : 507.30 = 313.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.45/507.30 = 313.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.45x = 507.30 × 313.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.45x = 158,835.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,835.63/368.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.09

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